Visit our calendar for details on all of these events.
There are about 17 holiday events posted on our calendar at this link.
1. Go to the movies! Visit Movie TRACKS for more information.
Now showing:
"The Day the Earth Stood Still" Movie Released at IMAX® and Theaters Everywhere, Dec. 12
"Bolt" Movie Released Nov. 26
"Madagascar: Return 2 Africa." Released Nov. 7.
"The Tale of Despereaux" Movie Releases Dec. 19
"Marley and Me" Movie Releases Dec. 25
The following $1.50 movies are currently showing at Blue Ridge Cinemas in Raleigh:
"The Dark Knight"
"Journey to the Center of the Earth"
"WALL-E"
"Igor"
2. Drawing for Kids at Ackland Museum of Art in Chapel Hill, Dec. 13.
3. Family Fun Saturday: Making Artist Trading Cards at N.C. Museum of Art, Dec. 13
4. 'GERBO's GRAVITY RACER WORKSHOPS With Artist/Sculptor Steve Gerberich', Dec. 13
5. Year Round Camp D-Three (Track 1) at Marbles Kids Museum, Dec. 15-19
6. Mommy & Me Fitness Fun at Jump!Zone, Dec. 18
7. Carolina Ballet Presents "Nutcracker", Dec. 19-28
8. Storytime Science at Morehead Planetarium Dec. 20
9. Music With Mom at Booda Beans in Apex: Featuring Dawn Graff, Dec. 23 and 30
10. Marbles Kids Museum's Camp Fun Days for K-5, Dec. 29-30
Friday, December 12, 2008
Wake County Kindergarten Eligibility Date Changes for the 2009-10 School Year
This is probably old news to you by now, but just in case you haven't heard, here's the information (taken from the WCPSS website):
The State of North Carolina has made changes to the eligibility dates for children entering kindergarten. Beginning with the 2009-10 school year, students attending kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2009.
This is a change to the current Oct. 16 cut-off date. Gov. Mike Easley signed House Bill 150 last year, which modified G.S. 115C-364 to become effective with the 2009-10 school year.
Information about kindergarten registration is available on this Web site: http://www.wcpss.net/newcomer/getting-started/registration/kindergarten.html.
Provisions are available for Kindergarten Early Entry for academically gifted students who are 4 years old by April 16 and demonstrate an extraordinary level of academic ability and maturity. Please be aware the guidelines for Kindergarten Early Entry are very stringent: http://www.wcpss.net/isd/elementary/lang_arts/kindergarten/.
The State of North Carolina has made changes to the eligibility dates for children entering kindergarten. Beginning with the 2009-10 school year, students attending kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2009.
This is a change to the current Oct. 16 cut-off date. Gov. Mike Easley signed House Bill 150 last year, which modified G.S. 115C-364 to become effective with the 2009-10 school year.
Information about kindergarten registration is available on this Web site: http://www.wcpss.net/newcomer/getting-started/registration/kindergarten.html.
Provisions are available for Kindergarten Early Entry for academically gifted students who are 4 years old by April 16 and demonstrate an extraordinary level of academic ability and maturity. Please be aware the guidelines for Kindergarten Early Entry are very stringent: http://www.wcpss.net/isd/elementary/lang_arts/kindergarten/.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Discovery Toys "Give Back Hostess" Program Aims to Donate $350,000 in Learning Products
(Raleigh, NC), December 2, 2008 -
When the 30-year-old direct-selling company heard that donations to Toys for Tots were down this year, and that the charity organization would be hard-pressed to deliver gifts to thousands of needy families on their rosters, Discovery Toys quickly mobilized to help fill this shortfall by leveraging the efforts of the thousands of individuals across the country who host Discovery Toys parties in their homes and workplaces.
Shoppers looking for quality educational toys, books, and games for the children in their lives can contribute to families in need by making a purchase at a Discovery Toys party. Explains Cindy Franco, Discovery Toys Vice President of Sales, “When someone hosts a Discovery Toys party, she earns free products based on the level of sales from that party. A party generating $550 in total sales, for example, earns the hostess $100 in free products. Discovery Toys will match this earned free product value and make an equal donation to Toys for Tots.”
The matching donation program runs through December 12. The toy company hopes to contribute upwards of $350,000 in new toys to help bring some joy to families who find themselves in need during these difficult economic times. The program affords individuals the opportunity to assist these children without having to trade off dollars spent on holiday gifts. The more someone spends, the higher the contribution. Shares Rich Newton, Discovery Toys President, “With our distressed economy, so many families have taken a hit financially. Many are eager to help, especially children, but their resources are limited. Our Give Back Hostess program allows customers to contribute to our Toys for Tots donation without having to sacrifice gift purchases for their own loved ones.”
To learn more about hosting a Discovery Toys fundraiser or party, contact Andria Lake Independent Discovery Toys Consultant in the Raleigh area at 919-612-4782 or visit www.discoverytoyslink.com/andria
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When the 30-year-old direct-selling company heard that donations to Toys for Tots were down this year, and that the charity organization would be hard-pressed to deliver gifts to thousands of needy families on their rosters, Discovery Toys quickly mobilized to help fill this shortfall by leveraging the efforts of the thousands of individuals across the country who host Discovery Toys parties in their homes and workplaces.
Shoppers looking for quality educational toys, books, and games for the children in their lives can contribute to families in need by making a purchase at a Discovery Toys party. Explains Cindy Franco, Discovery Toys Vice President of Sales, “When someone hosts a Discovery Toys party, she earns free products based on the level of sales from that party. A party generating $550 in total sales, for example, earns the hostess $100 in free products. Discovery Toys will match this earned free product value and make an equal donation to Toys for Tots.”
The matching donation program runs through December 12. The toy company hopes to contribute upwards of $350,000 in new toys to help bring some joy to families who find themselves in need during these difficult economic times. The program affords individuals the opportunity to assist these children without having to trade off dollars spent on holiday gifts. The more someone spends, the higher the contribution. Shares Rich Newton, Discovery Toys President, “With our distressed economy, so many families have taken a hit financially. Many are eager to help, especially children, but their resources are limited. Our Give Back Hostess program allows customers to contribute to our Toys for Tots donation without having to sacrifice gift purchases for their own loved ones.”
To learn more about hosting a Discovery Toys fundraiser or party, contact Andria Lake Independent Discovery Toys Consultant in the Raleigh area at 919-612-4782 or visit www.discoverytoyslink.com/andria
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Help a Local Paralyzed 6-Year-Old Get an Adaptive Bike
Dream-2-Reality is trying to help grant a holiday wish from a paralyzed 6-year-old boy who would like to have an adaptive bike. These are specialized bicycles for people with limited mobility.For a boy with his special needs, this one present would make a world of difference to him. These are quite expensive, so if lots of people donate even $1 or $2 dollars, we can make this child's dream come true and help him feel more like a normal child.
Please help us make this extra special dream a reality.
Make checks payable to:
Dream-2-Reality, Inc.
Mail to
Dream-2-Reality
PO Box 1996
Apex, NC, 27502
Thank you and Happy Holidays to All,
Rod Graff
President, Dream-2-Reality
Please help us make this extra special dream a reality.
Make checks payable to:
Dream-2-Reality, Inc.
Mail to
Dream-2-Reality
PO Box 1996
Apex, NC, 27502
Thank you and Happy Holidays to All,
Rod Graff
President, Dream-2-Reality
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